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Maybe it really was just a flash of inspiration from before.

Perhaps the first time he saw the giant flame salamander, Link subconsciously wanted to give it to Jasmine.

After all, as a beast-control wizard, Jasmine couldn't accomplish everything with just one "god-eating insect".

Even if the "God-Eating Insect" is the natural enemy of the gods in the world of gods, it is not invincible. It also has many weaknesses.

Although the "God-Eating Insect" is indeed very powerful and can share two major characteristics and many wonderful abilities with Jasmine, it is not enough to allow Jasmine to sit back and relax.

Jasmine needs to be like the mainstream beast-controlling wizards in the North, through contracts and raising a large number of various spiritual beasts, and building a comprehensive and blind-end combat system around the companion spiritual beasts.

Only in this way can we gain a foothold in the increasingly complicated wizarding world and avoid being beaten to death by the wind and waves in the upcoming great changes that have not been seen in thousands of years.

Even without the inspiration from the "beast cage" presented by Dean Forrester, Link himself would have remembered sooner or later that the giant flame salamander could become Jasmine's contracted spirit beast or raise a spirit beast.

It should be noted that Jasmine still has a Zerg mother nest seed in her hand, which is continuing to be transformed by the "God-Eating Insect" babies.

When the renovation is completed and the cultivation is completed, it can be used as an alternative "beast cage" to accommodate Jasmine's contracted spirit beasts and raised spirit beasts.

It is not impossible to create a suitable growth environment for the giant flame salamander in the mother nest.

"How about it? Do you have any intention of making it a contracted spirit beast or raising a spirit beast?"

Seeing Jasmine's delay in moving, Link took the initiative to ask.

"I really want to contract it, but how can I raise it? I'm not like you, I have a 'little world' with me, and I can accept and take everything with me."

Jasmine asked back, looking at Link like he was a fool.

Although the "Beast Cage" at the 3rd level witchcraft level is powerful, it can be large or small, and it can also simulate various environments inside.

However, a lot of magic stones were consumed.

If you want to fit such a large flame salamander into this "beast cage" in your hand, the magic stones used every day to maintain the miniaturization of the flame salamander and simulate the volcanic lava environment are a huge expense.

One or two days is fine, but how can I bear it after a long time?
Jasmine is just a little rich woman, not a real rich woman like Shandora, who really has a magic stone mine at home.

Not much to say, it only takes one month to bankrupt her.

"It's a small thing! I've already thought of a solution for you."

Since Link brought Jasmine to see the Flame Salamander, it was natural that he didn't just do it on a whim.

Before entering the real "small world", Link had actually realized this problem and figured out a solution.

"How to say?"

When Jasmine heard this, she immediately became interested.

Whether contracted or raised, a level 3 extraordinary giant flame salamander will be of great help to Jasmine's strength.

If there really is a way to have both worlds, it would be great.

Link smiled and said, "Isn't it enough to just keep it here with me and carry it with you when you need it?"

"Yes, yes, but..."

After pondering for a while, Jasmine still had some doubts in her heart.

This method does work. It not only reaps the benefits of the contract, but also does not require consuming too many resources.

However, there is only one question, that is, what guarantee can be given that the two of them will always be together?

There are always various reasons and things that cause the two of them to act separately.

Just like last time, Jasmine received the prophecy of the "God-Eating Insect" and was sent to a secret training realm by Link. However, Link was attacked and fled to the fairy world, and later went to accompany other girls.

(Iris: Bah! Plastic sisterhood! At this time, I have become another girl? Doesn’t my name deserve it?)

It is very possible that Jasmine needs to use the giant flame salamander, and Link happens to not be around.

And this possibility is extremely high. The predictive characteristics shared by the "God-Eating Insect" have already sent a reminder to Jasmine.

Link thought for a moment and immediately understood Jasmine's concerns. He remembered the prediction of the "God-Eating Insect", but still insisted on his opinion and said:
“My advice is to ignore things that haven’t happened yet.

You first make a contract with the Flame Salamander, and get the characteristics and abilities shared by the Flame Salamander, improving your strength and heritage.

Then look for a level 4 'beast cage', or cultivate the mother nest seeds as soon as possible to solve the problem of carrying the flame salamander with you.

One bird in hand is worse than a thousand birds in the forest.

Seizing the present is the right path! "

"Ah."

Jasmine thought for a while and agreed.

The truth is indeed this: you can’t stop eating because of choking, right?

So, with Link's help, Jasmine quickly laid out a contract rune array.

Based on Jasmine's own level and strength as a level 3 wizard, she could actually forcibly contract a level [-] extraordinary creature, the flame salamander.

Not to mention that there is a high-ranking "God-Eating Insect" cub in the Consciousness Sea, who can suppress it at critical moments.

"let's start."

After helping to set up the contract rune array, Link retreated to a distance, leaving the field for Jasmine to play.

With a thought, the natal witchcraft "War Armor" was activated. Link put on the armor and went into battle mode, ready to support Jasmine at any time, just in case.

Taking a deep breath, Jasmine stepped into the center of the contract rune array, and lightly scratched the palm of her left hand with her right index finger to create a hole.

Bright red blood dripped, mental power and magic surged, and the contract rune array was activated.

Jasmine closed her eyes and used the contract witchcraft of the beast master to pull the contract rune array.

Two rays of white light rose from the base of the rune array, rushed up to the surface of Jasmine's body through her feet, and then merged into a beam at the position of her tailbone, upward along the spine, passed through the back of her head and over her head, and finally disappeared into the sea of ​​​​consciousness at the center of her eyebrows. .

"Che!"

Jasmine opened her eyes suddenly, shouted loudly, and suddenly a spherical rune structure with complicated lines shot out from the sea of ​​consciousness between her eyebrows, flying towards the flame salamander at a seemingly slow and extremely fast speed.

Whether the contract can be successful at one time depends on whether the flame salamander is willing to accept this spherical rune structure.

If the flame salamander resisted, Jasmine would have to force a contract.

There is essentially no difference between a strong heart contract and an equal contract, but the independent will and sense of belonging of the contracted spirit beast will be affected.

It is very likely that the beast-controlling wizard will fight to the death, while the contracted spirit beast will not be able to do its job.

Therefore, the mainstream of beast-controlling wizards in the north are pursuing equal contracts.

Jasmine's heart became slightly nervous, and a pair of beautiful eyes fell on the spherical rune structure, hoping that the flame salamander would not resist.

The entire contract process went very smoothly. The flame salamander, who was lazily sleeping, did not resist at all and allowed the spherical rune structure to enter the center of its eyebrows.

The contract is now complete!

In an instant, both Jasmine and Flame Salamander shone with a brilliant burst of colorful light.

This is the communication, sharing and feedback after the beast control wizard and the contracted spirit beast reach a contract.

The companion spirit beast can share all its characteristics and abilities with the beast master wizard.

Contracted spirit beasts can share one characteristic and no more than 5 abilities.

Raised spirit beasts cannot share characteristics and abilities.

As feedback, the beast-controlling wizard's own characteristics and abilities are also randomly shared with companion spirit beasts and contracted spirit beasts.

This process is not controlled by the beast control wizard, nor is it biased by the type of contracted spirit beast, and is full of uncertainty.

As a fire-attribute extraordinary creature, the Flame Salamander actually shares Jasmine's affinity for water elements and wood elements, as well as the extraordinary ability, "the earth trembles", which is transformed from natal witchcraft combined with the characteristics of the Flame Salamander.

Fortunately, the latter is more suitable for Flame Salamander's own abilities and characteristics.

The affinity between water and wood elements seems rather outrageous.

After hearing what Jasmine said, Link suddenly felt funny.

There is fire, there is water, and there is wood. Is the flame salamander going to stew itself?
But Jasmine’s harvest this time was very good.

From the Fire Salamander, she gained an affinity to the element of fire, resistance to fire, and a sorcery-like ability called "Flash of Fire."

He has completed an elemental affinity and further strengthened his wizard qualifications.

Before being promoted to a sage, one can use a method similar to elementalization to flash and move between two or more flames like a change of form.

"Flash of Fire" can be used to dodge attacks or launch surprise attacks.

It has many functions and excellent results.

"Moo!"

The flame salamander, who was sleeping lazily, didn't show much expression even if he became Jasmine's contracted spirit beast.

He barely opened his eyes and shouted weakly, which was considered a greeting.

It turned over gently, found a more comfortable position, and continued to sleep.

"Let's go, go back."

Anxious to digest what she had just gained, Jasmine didn't want to waste time by staying here any longer.

Anyway, the flame salamander is kept here, so there is no chance of anything happening.

Of course Link would not hold back and immediately put away his armor.

The two hurriedly said goodbye to Flandre and Cornelia, and returned to the academy's home world.

Before entering the real "small world", if Link did not apply, he might be able to forcefully squeeze out of the academy's main world by relying on the connection and authority between the "realm master" and the "small world" without the academy's intervention.

However, it is absolutely impossible to enter the world of the academy again.

How could it be like now, as easy as jumping through the door.

"I'm going back to the room. You can stay alone, or you can go find your sister Celine."

After saying something to Link in a slightly incomprehensible tone, Jasmine left the dining room gracefully and walked to the bedroom upstairs.

Link made an action that he hadn't done since time travel, touched his nose, and then laughed a few times.

It's okay to be jealous, and it's not a problem to talk weirdly.

This is a sign of taking him too seriously.

After asking the smart butler to clean up the dining room, Link also went upstairs, not into the bedroom, but to the study.

Today's business is over, but there is still one thing left unfinished.

Sitting behind the desk, Link took out his portable computer and sent a communication request to Sandora.

Not long after, the video communication was connected.

Shandora, Lani, and Tiffany appeared on the screen.

The background is a small conference room at the headquarters of the "Freedom to Do Anything" branch.

"How have you been lately?" Seeing that Sandora seemed to be complaining, Link spoke first and asked.

Some time ago, they were busy preparing for the second extracurricular practical activity, and their three-day vacation time was taken up by the "Construction" project. Link and Jasmine have not paid attention to the "Freedom to Do Anything" branch for half a month.

This video conference was supposed to be hosted by Jasmine, accompanied by Link.

Now that Jasmine had something to do and didn't come, Link had no choice but to step in.

"Do you still remember our branch?"

Shandora was not one who would not be silenced by Link. She had to complain when she should, "I thought you had completely forgotten about us? Or do you mean that you don't value our branch from the bottom of your heart?"

"How can there be? There is nothing!"

Link smiled and explained, "It's just that I was really busy some time ago and couldn't be distracted for the moment."

"is it?"

Shandora squeezed out a word from her nasal cavity, and her tone became more and more dissatisfied, "I don't care about the previous time, but what about these three days? You have time to run to the fairy world every day, but you don't have time to come to the branch? Even if Jasmine is a I entered the laboratory and came here a few times. What about you? Not a word of concern."

It's true that he didn't do it well, what can Link do?
All we can do is listen carefully and respond in silence.

The atmosphere of the video communication was slightly stiff from the beginning.

Someone is desperately needed to break this atmosphere.

However, Lanny never easily interrupts or interferes when Shandora is talking or doing something.

Especially after being promoted to level two wizard and starting further training.

All her thoughts were focused on improving herself.

The fifth-level wizard qualification is not fake after all. During this period, Lanny has made rapid progress.

Upon seeing this, Tiffany immediately seized the opportunity to increase her presence, intervened in the conversation between Link and Shandora, and changed the topic: "The branch's recruitment work has been completed today, and all members will meet in a few days. Link, you must attend the party."

After saying that, Tiffany asked doubtfully: "By the way, where is Jasmine? Why is she not here today?"

Jasmine Kidman is the CEO who is "free to do anything" and is the top leader on the surface.

This video conference was actually specially arranged by Jasmine to let Link understand the work progress of the branch, and also to allow Shandora, Lani, and Tiffany to communicate more with Link.

Even if you hide behind the scenes, your presence in front of key members must still be sufficient.

Otherwise, it is easy to be completely ignored.

Link doesn't worry about this, Jasmine has to worry about these things for Link.

"She has something urgent to deal with, so I will preside over today's meeting. If you have anything to say, tell me first, and I will convey the content of the meeting to her."

Link explained briefly, and then responded to what Tiffany said, "As for the meeting of all members, if nothing unexpected happens, I will definitely be there."

"it is good."

Tiffany nodded and said nothing more.

When it comes to showing your presence, you need to control it carefully and don't steal the limelight too much.

The protagonist of this video conference is obviously not her, so there is no need to appear too much.

After Tiffany's interruption, Sandora stopped teasing Link and turned to answer Link's previous question, saying:
“Like Tiffany just said, the recruitment process is over.

According to the standards you gave us, we strived for excellence and only recruited 20 members in total.

Among them, there are five people who are practicing wizards, most of them are here for your reputation; there are 5 people from various families in this department, and most of them are here for Gerald and me.

I believe that the focus of the next stage of the branch's work is to cultivate these new members' sense of belonging to "freedom to do anything."

Having said this, I suggest that it is time to launch a complete member welfare system. "

As she spoke, Sandora's eyes were fixed on the camera, her gaze was sharp, as if through the screen, and she emphasized: "If you have responsibilities, you should have benefits. This is very important, and I hope you can pay attention to it."

After listening to Shandora's story, Link pondered for a while and said: "As for the member welfare system, there will be a temporary decision-making committee meeting tomorrow. You can put forward the specific plan for this area and let everyone discuss it together. "

The decision-making layer of "Freedom to Do Anything" is the 7-member committee.

There are currently 4 committee members, namely Link, Jasmine, Sandora, and Asander.

There are still 3 seats left vacant, which will be filled later.

"can."

Shandora didn't object.

Since there is a system, follow the system.

Unless the system is unreasonable or it affects the development of the organization, you can act cheaply.

She proposed the need to improve the member welfare system of "freedom to do anything" and made relevant preparations.

"Anything else?"

After finishing one thing, Link continued to ask.

Sandra looked at Lani and Tiffany respectively: "I don't have it anymore, what about you? It's a meeting, you can talk freely."

"Have!"

Tiffany spoke immediately. She did not look down upon herself because she was still in the first-level wizard stage. She seemed neither humble nor arrogant, but generous.

"You said."

Link turned his head and looked towards Tiffany's direction, indicating that he was listening carefully.

“I recently combed through the organization’s financial records and discovered a problem.”

Tiffany looked serious and said solemnly, "In the past, 'Freedom to Do Anything' could be funded and run by you. Now, I think it must be divided, individuals belong to individuals, and organizations belong to organizations. It is best to establish a 'Freedom to Do Anything' 'This collective industry strives to be self-sufficient in funds. If this is not possible, we should rely appropriately on donations from members."

"That's a good suggestion."

Link nodded, changed his mind, and then said, "Tiffany, write a report as soon as possible. Write down your suggestions, reasons, solutions, or your ideas. Sandora will take it to you tomorrow. Discussion will be held at an extraordinary meeting of the decision-making committee.”

"No problem, I'll write the report later."

Tiffany agreed immediately.

"Where's Lanie?"

Link turned to look at Lanie Taylor, who had been silent all this time, "Do you have anything to say?"

Perhaps many people will ignore Lanny because of her silence during this period.

But Link had no such idea at all.

He could feel that Lanie Taylor's character and behavior were actually very similar to his.

I just made some mistakes that are essential in the growth process.

Nowadays, there is a faint tendency to completely take the right path.

Just like the Qianlong in the abyss, he is accumulating his own strength and foundation, waiting for the opportunity to soar into the sky.

Lannie's eyes met Link's gaze through the smart brain screen, and she said calmly: "I think the communication between the headquarters and the local area needs to be strengthened in time. Everything else is fine."

"Well……"

Link turned his attention to Sandora and asked, "Can this work?"

Sandora thought carefully for a while and answered truthfully: "It is not feasible to allow all members of the local headquarters to come to the academy's home world. It is feasible to organize members of the branch here to return to the mainland on a regular basis, but it is a bit... …”

The second half of the sentence was not spoken, but how could Link not understand the meaning?
Before "Freedom to Do Anything" officially announced that the headquarters would be transferred from the wizarding world to the academy's home world, in theory, branch members should go to the headquarters for meetings or to participate in team building.

However, in the system of River South College, the status of the college headquarters is too high.

Whether it is an individual, a family, or some small internal organization, they all have the goal of entering the college headquarters.

Moreover, the members of this branch are actually better than the members of the local headquarters in terms of origin, personal level and strength.

Regularly organize branch members here to return to the local headquarters, once or twice is okay.

After too many times, the problem of weak stems and strong branches will be easily exposed.

Link didn't have a good solution to this matter for a while, so he could only say: "Stop it for now and think about it in the long run."

"also."

Sandora replied like this.

Lanie Taylor took advantage of the situation and "hidden", with no intention of speaking again.

"That's it, the meeting is over."

Link ended the video conference without any further delay.

Putting down his intellectual brain, Link leaned back in his chair and thought seriously about the communication issues between members of the "Freedom to Do Anything" local headquarters of the Wizarding World and the world branch of the Academy's headquarters for a while.

Thinking about it later, I smiled.

He found that his thoughts were led astray by Lanny Taylor and Sandora.

As long as the "freedom to do anything" headquarters is relocated to the academy's home world as soon as possible, all problems will be non-issues.

Why should we worry about this or that?
Therefore, Link must increase investment in the Friends Group, the Social Terrorism Group, and the backbone of the third echelon.

Help them to be promoted to level two wizards as soon as possible and come to the academy headquarters for further study.

These people are the direct descendants of Link's direct descendants.

With them united around Link, the place where Link is located is the headquarters of "freedom to do anything"!

"I'm so stupid, really!"

Link slapped himself on the forehead as punishment.

Guessing that Jasmine had finished digesting the harvest of the contracted flame salamander, Link got up and left the study, knocking on Jasmine's bedroom door.

"what's up?"

The door didn't open, but Jasmine's voice came, "Can we talk about it tomorrow?"

In the small training room attached to the bedroom, Jasmine was having a great time playing "Flash of Flames" and was too lazy to talk to Link at this time.

"alright."

After being rejected, Link returned to the study a little depressed.

It's really uncomfortable to be rejected and not get the response you want.

The portable computer placed on the desk began to vibrate.

A notification from a department in the college appeared on the screen.

Link opened it and found that a fifth-level sage he didn't know was recruiting him, and he suddenly felt doubtful.

Who is Fletcher Domingo the Sage?
Why was he suddenly recruited? (End of chapter)